Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
Date:
1860
Object Number:
1939.390
Medium:
Brown patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: Highlands at West Point
Object Number:
1940.175
Date:
1820-1846
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on back in circle around eagle device: "___D & SONS BURSLEM _____ANTED/SEMI CHINA"
printed: in blue (slightly blurred) ink on back image of eagle with shield and banner inscribed " E PLURIBUS UNUM" and in framed rectangle "Highlands at/ West P
Description:
Glazed earthenware molded plate with dark blue transfer print decoration of a view of mountains, boats on water, and three figures on land, and border of various shells on rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
